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LX55 OPT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

130,782 mi
Last recorded130,782 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 OPT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 130,782 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 128,555 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 128,555 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 127,185 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 127,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 123,704 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops worn

Pass 27 Sep 2021 119,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops worn

Pass 23 Sep 2020 115,451 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear bump stops deteiorating

Fail 23 Sep 2020 115,451 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear bump stops deteiorating

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 109,272 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER /PIPE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension bump stops split

Pass 20 Sep 2018 101,226 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 95,840 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 92,191 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 92,191 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 85,209 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 81,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 81,063 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 75,967 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 70,636 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 66,023 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 57,231 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 57,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 48,637 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,141 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Sep 2008 36,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on edges

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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LX55 OPT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX55 OPT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LX55 OPT registered?

LX55 OPT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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